It was hard for Kimiko to find someone to stay with, as most of her family dishonored her mother for getting pregnant at such a young age.
Kimiko was constantly bullied by her peers, while it might have only been verbal, it has taken an effect on her at a young age. When Kimi overheard her bullies secrets in the restroom stalls, she used this to her advantage to start rumors and poke fun at their insecurities. This soon got her in trouble and got her suspended multiple times.
Kimiko's mother managed to find a job with